Diverse, digital and forward-thinking: this is how we work at the FRICKE Group. With over 4,000 employees – spread across 107 sites in 30 countries – our shared goal is to provide our customers with high-quality spare parts, outstanding machinery and first-class service. Our success is built on our strong team. As a family-run business with over 100 years’ experience, we are constantly evolving.

SAPHIR Maschinenbau, as part of the FRICKE Group, stands for practical, robust and tried-and-tested technology in the fields of grassland management, soil cultivation, and farm, industrial and municipal machinery. The attachments and components for our SAPHIR machines are finally assembled in Bockel according to customer specifications.

GROW WITH US - We are looking for you to join our team at our Gyhum / Bockel site as

Here's what you can expect

• Strategic Procurement & Strategy Development: Development and implementation of product group strategies, conducting market and price analyses, and the ongoing refinement of procurement processes
• Operational Procurement & Order Processing: Preparation and coordination of order proposals, independent order processing and monitoring of deadlines in ASW/SAP
• Supplier & Relationship Management: Selection, qualification and negotiation of contracts and terms with suppliers, including travel for on-site visits and trade fair appearances
• Central Costing & Target Prices: Preparation of product and variant costings, carrying out post-production costings and variance analyses, as well as defining target prices based on costings to inform decision-making
• Interface Coordination & Data Quality: Close collaboration with internal departments (e.g. Engineering, Production, Controlling) as well as maintenance of master data, bills of materials and costing schemas

What you need to bring

• Training & Qualifications: Successfully completed commercial or technical training, e.g. as a wholesale and foreign trade management assistant (m/f/d), industrial business administrator (m/f/d) or, alternatively, a degree in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering 
• Professional experience & specialist knowledge: Several years’ experience in strategic and operational procurement, in-depth knowledge of supplier management and contract management, as well as strong negotiation skills
• IT & language skills: Very good knowledge of MS Excel, optional knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, business fluency in German (C1) and a good command of English
• Personal skills: Analytical and solution-oriented thinking, assertiveness, ability to work independently, excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to travel

What we offer you

• Your start at FRICKE: A structured induction programme with a dedicated contact person ensures a successful start. You’ll be warmly welcomed into the team and receive the support you need right from the start.
• A modern working environment: You can look forward to modern workspaces, digital tools and flat hierarchies. We communicate as equals – decisions are made quickly and collectively.
• A stable foundation: 30 days’ annual leave, holiday pay and a Christmas bonus, capital-forming benefits and annual pay rises provide you with a reliable foundation and recognition of your performance.
• Flexibility with structure: With us, you’ll benefit from flexible working hours within the framework of our operational processes. In addition, you’ll have the option to work remotely on a few days each month – in consultation with your team and depending on the requirements.
• Promoting development: We offer internal and external training and further education opportunities to support your professional and personal development on an individual basis.
• Your wellbeing matters: A healthy working environment is a given for us. This includes not only ergonomic workstations and the JobRad bike leasing scheme, but above all a respectful, supportive working culture in which you can flourish.
• Experience more together: Whether it’s unique staff events such as our company festival HEAT WAVE or joint sporting activities at the FRICKE Social Run: we put teamwork into practice – because good collaboration starts with a strong community.

Then apply directly online or send us your application materials, including your last three transcripts, by mail. Since we want to streamline our processes and reduce CO2 and paper consumption, postal applications will not be returned but will be digitized and then disposed of in accordance with data protection regulations.

Learn more about our commitment to sustainability at WE ACT – and discover exciting insights into our work environment on our FRICKE Blog f.inside.

Location / Place of work

SAPHIR Maschinenbau GmbH